Calais – Folkestone
Ferries to England
Calais – Folkestone
Ferries to England
The Calais Folkestone Eurotunnel route connects France with England. Currently there is just the 1 Eurotunnel company operating this Eurotunnel service, Eurotunnel. The Channel crossing operates up to 55 times each day with durations from around 35 minutes.
Ferry price from Calais to Folkestone Eurotunnel can range between $158 and $430 depending on when you decide to travel. The average price with a car is $278. Car prices can range between $159 and $386. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can vary from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
The journey takes approximately 35 minutes, making it one of the fastest ways to cross the Channel by car or van between France and England.
Yes, the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is specifically designed for vehicles including cars, vans, motorbikes, and coaches. You drive your vehicle onto the shuttle and stay with it during the crossing.
No, the Eurotunnel does not accommodate foot passengers. Only vehicles with passengers are allowed. If you're travelling without a vehicle, consider using the Eurostar passenger train instead.
Check-in opens up to 2 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes prior to your scheduled train. You’ll need your booking reference and passport. After check-in, you’ll be directed to the appropriate boarding lane.
Yes! The Eurotunnel is one of the most pet-friendly ways to travel between France and the UK. Pets can stay with you in your vehicle, and pet passports and vaccinations are required.
Both terminals provide a range of amenities including restrooms, food outlets, fuel stations, currency exchange, and duty-free shopping to make your journey more comfortable.
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With 53 crossings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility including the ferry from Calais to Dover.
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| Calais - Folkestone Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | France | |
| Destination Country | England | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | LeShuttle (Eurotunnel) | |
| Average Price | $348 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 41 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 283 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 35 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 35 m | |
| First Ferry | 00:16 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:54 | |
| Distance | 45 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
The French town and major sea port of Calais is located in northern France and lies on the English Channel coast, around 21 miles across the English Channel from the English Port of Dover. On a clear day it is possible to see the White Cliffs of Dover, across the Strait of Dover. Calais' old town, known as Calais-Nord, is surrounded by canals and harbours and lies on an artificial island. The more modern part of Calais, known as St-Pierre, is located to the south of the old town.
Visitors to the town can take in the Tour du Guet which is situated in the Place d'Armes in the old town. Built in the 13th century, the structure was originally a water tower which was subsequently used as a lighthouse until 1848.
The port of Calais is well known to many visitors from the UK and is the 4th largest port in France, by passenger numbers. It is the main gateway into France for many UK visitors and is less than 3 hours by car from Paris, Brussels and London and is connected to several motorways. On average a ship departs from Calais every 30 minutes, with around 50 departures to Dover each day, with a crossing time of about 75 minutes.
The town and port of Folkestone is located on the south east coast of England, in the county of Kent, and lies on the English Channel coast. The town sits at the southern end of the North Downs , where they meet the sea, and unlike the white chalk cliffs at nearby Dover, the cliffs at Folkestone are of Greensand and Gault clay. The Pent Stream which cuts through the cliffs at Folkestone provided the original haven for fishing vessels and cross channel boats. Part of Folkestone also falls within the boundaries of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the nearby Brockhill Country Park, to the west of the town, has a lovely lake and footpaths and links to the Royal Military Canal at nearby Hythe.
The town also has two important Battle of Britain landmarks. The first is the Kent Battle of Britain Museum which is the oldest Battle of Britain museum in the UK, and the second is the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne.
The town's harbour is now mainly used by the town's fishing fleet and also by pleasure boats.
